whether or not

Idioms

Also, whether or no. Regardless of whether, no matter if. For example, Whether or not it rains, we're going to walk to the theater, or She plans to sing at the wedding, whether or no anyone asks her to. The negative element in these constructions may also follow the subject and verb, as in I have to attend, whether I want to or not. [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

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"Project Freedom... will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed," he added.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

I promise this will not be a piece about whether or not the election results will give the Prime Minister his metaphorical P45.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“So whether or not a risk premium is put into the market, I think, is a question that has yet to be answered,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

JD: At the time, in the Pitchfork world, there were questions of whether or not we were selling out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“Would you like me to ask him some questions about your mother? Maybe I can gauge whether or not the trip would be worthwhile.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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